Slovakia 2€ commemorative coin 2026 - Trenčín - Capital of Culture

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The face of this coin features the logo of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the release of The Little Prince in France. It shows the Little Prince deep in thought. Behind him, the number “80” can be seen, referring to the anniversary. Above him is the inscription “Le Petit Prince” (The Little Prince) as well as the letters “RF” for République Française (French Republic) and two hallmarks. Below the Little Prince is the inscription “2026”, indicating the year of issue.

Issuing volume: 75 000 coin card

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Issuing volume: 50 000

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Issuing volume: 515 000 coins

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Issuing volume: 50 000 BU quality coin card Fi / Eng languages


“Raili & Reima Pietilä” -two of the most influential architects in Finland during the 1960’s.Raili (1926 – 2021) and Reima (1923 – 1993) Pietilä were architects in Finland during the 1960’s. Raili Paatelainen graduated as an architect in 1956 at the Helsinki University of Technology. Reima Pietilä graduated in 1953 when he was almost 30 years old. Raili and Reima started working at the same agency: their first joint project was the Dipoli Student Union Building of the Helsinki University of Technology, designed in 1961. They got married in 1963.

This 2 Euro Coin has been exclusively designed by Pekka Rytkönen, as a tribute to Raili and Reima Pietilä. On the obverse, one of their most important buildings: Dipoli, now in hands of Aalto University but originally owned by the Helsinki University of Technology. Here, the Mercury Staff is visible, and also the initials FI and the year 2026 are depicted here. On the right the initial R, referring to Pekka Rytkönen. The reverse shows the national side of the 2 Euro Coin.

The Finland 2 euro “Raili & Reima Pietilä” 2026 BU Quality is placed in a coincard. On the obverse, we see the Hervanta Central Axis, an activity centre designed by Raili and Reima Pietilä. The reverse shows a picture of the duo at work.

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Issuing volume: 150 000 coins

Everyone has heard of U2 in one way or another. The world-famous band has, after all, been one of Ireland’s most beloved musical icons for 50 years! It is the first official 2-euro commemorative coin honoring a band that continues to rock and whose music and live shows have inspired generations around the world for decades.

This coin, designed in close collaboration with U2 themselves, commemorates the band’s 50th anniversary. The band is still made up of its original line-up and it continues to innovate, remaining relevant, contemporary and engaged.

2026 €2 commemorative coin to mark the 50th anniversary of Irish band U2

The coin is dedicated to mark 50 years since the formation of Irish band U2 in 1976. The national side of the coin depicts the name of the band U2 along with an image of all four bandmembers (L-R) Adam Clayton, Bono, The Edge and Larry Mullen Jr. It also references the band’s 50th Anniversary (1976-2026), as well as the name of the issuing member state Éire. Formed in 1976 after Larry Mullen Jr. posted a sign which read ‘Drummer Seeks Musicians’ on the school noticeboard at Dublin’s Mount Temple Comprehensive,’ U2 has gone on to be acknowledged as one of the best live acts in the world, touring the globe countless times; released 15 studio albums; sold over 175m albums; and won numerous awards, including 22 Grammys and Amnesty International’s Ambassador of Conscience award.